The Best Halloween Party Essentials for a Spooky Bash

Throw a spirited party for all the guys and ghouls you know!

October 10, 2022

By: Hadiya Presswood

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Thinking about hosting a Halloween party this year? You’re going to need a few haunted items to make sure you and your guests have a scary good time. Grab a few of these decorations, add some music and ghoulish effects, and with good food, your party will last past the witching hour. Here are some must-haves for an absolutely hair-raising night.

Welcome Friends Door Sign

Greet your guests with some of Halloween’s most infamous characters. This sign is perfect for hanging on your front door, propped up on a side table display, or mounted to a wall.

BUY IT: Etsy, $26.05+

Decor for Tiered Tray

If you have a tiered tray laying around, decorate it with these ornaments. You can choose which of the 4 designs you want to include, and as guests leave, they can grab candy or other small party favors from each tier.

BUY IT: Etsy, $47.99

Themed Decorations

Of course, you’ll need decorations! This orange and black set comes with a "Happy Halloween" banner, skeleton and pumpkin lanterns, a pumpkin honeycomb, and fans.

BUY IT: Amazon, $18.99

Dracula's Castle

Here’s one activity that’s all treats— no tricks! Construct this castle-making kit that has everything you need, including purple sugar cookie cutouts, icing and candy details. Guest will certainly admire this sweet addition.

BUY IT: Target, $14.99

Doll Head String Lights

Maybe this string of glowing, disembodied heads will ward off some of Halloween’s less-than-innocent children’s toys and haunted dolls or puppets. If not, it will add a chilling effect wherever you place it.

BUY IT: Oriental Trading, $14.99

Full Moon Party Supplies

Be prepared to feed the crowd! This set of serving ware can serve 24 people and includes paper plates, napkins, cups, and cutlery.

BUY IT: Amazon, $20.99

Bat Table Runner

What better spooky creature of the night is there to match the full moon serving set than bats? This burlap runner makes a nice and simple foundation for your Halloween spread.

BUY IT: Etsy, $22.99+

Bat Candy Bowl

What’s a party without candy? This enchanting candy bowl is held upright by two bats mid-flight and will add a touch of grim sophistication to the party.

BUY IT: Pottery Barn, $79.00

Glow-in-the-Dark Spider Web

Drape this webbing across the ceiling or arrange it in the corner of the room for a cool effect. You could even toss in spiders and other creepy-crawlers for a photo op.

BUY IT: Oriental Trading, $6.49

Fog Machine

Fog is undoubtedly a necessary condition for a haunted scene, and you can add that element to your party with this machine and some fog liquid. It has 8 LED light options, 16 colors effects, and you can control it via remote.

BUY IT: Amazon, $54.99

Creepy Cloth

Hang these gauze cloths over the doorways or create a backdrop for your guests. Each cloth measures 30 inches by 72 inches and comes in blood-spatter, black, and multicolor.

BUY IT: Amazon, $12.88

3D Changing Faces Portraits

Add a gruesome touch to your wall with these dated portraits. Each image moves to reveal the awful fates that befell each subject.

BUY IT: Amazon, $13.96

Scary Floor Sticker

Warn your guests to watch their step, lest this "possesed" figure drags them to the depths of its realm. Or, you could place it somewhere unsuspecting and get a good scare in.

BUY IT: Etsy, $19.99

Blood Clings

This assortment of wall and window decals, clings, and stickers are warnings, but will your guests heed them, or take their chances for a good time?

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.99

Reaching Hands of Horror

Are these hands reaching out to grab you, or desperately seeking help to escape? You decide! The hands are mountable and come in a variety of colors and positions.

BUY IT: Etsy, $9.85

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